Book Reviews
Queer India Now: The ordinary lives of queer Indians take centre stage
The queer community has been criminalised for a long time, its rights debated and discussed in courtrooms, laced with social prejudice
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Talking Classics: A persuasive case for questioning over venerating them
Personal, anecdotal and humorous, Mary Beard's book is a love letter to antiquity, but one that wants readers to question, denounce, and be shocked by the findings
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The Genius of Trees: Decoding the science behind the secret life of trees
When it comes to trees, ignorance casts a shadow too wide to ignore the science behind them. This book explains how trees shape the world
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Bringing The Cheetah Back: A diplomatic tale behind India's ambitious plan
Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into Kuno National Park in 2022. This book tells the story behind the historic translocation
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Desi Disruptors: The journeys of Indian brands that changed the game
The journeys of 26 brands, mostly since liberalisation, show how brands can drive trial and loyalty
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Gerontocracy In America: Are old people ruining American democracy?
Moyn wants more progress and innovation - so much so that his socialist utopia is inspired by capitalism's creative destruction
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We the People: Jill Lepore's book revisits 250 years of the US Constitution
Lepore argues that the framers of the constitution were ordinary people - farmers, and tradespersons and local teachers
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The Economic DNA of Bharat: Blurred vision document for 'Viksit Bharat'
For people who want to learn about different government schemes and programmes, this book serves as a handy primer
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Business responsibility in practice: Lessons from leaders on ethical growth
An anthology by experts explores responsible business practices through well-argued essays and lived experiences
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The Seven Rules of Trust: Jimmy Wales' case for trust in a divided world
In The Seven Rules of Trust, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales argues that trust is a practical skill that enables cooperation, strong institutions and lasting success
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China Resurrected: The country's long-playing geopolitical conception
The book engages with the idea that economic clout drives China's position in the world today
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The Nord Stream Conspiracy: An international war story in blockbuster prose
Bojan Pancevski's The Nord Stream Conspiracy traces the planning, execution and fallout of the 2022 pipeline sabotage through an in-depth investigation
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A rediscovery of Aurangzeb/Alamgir through a remarkable new book
Faruqui's book is incomparable. It is unlike any book that has been written on Mughal political history or on any Mughal emperor
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Natasha Walter calls for a feminism rooted in solidarity and renewal
Ms Walter, who worked with refugee women, heard countless stories of women who had fled across borders for their safety. These were stories from war zones, prison camps and detention centres
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The Founder Manual: A practical guide to building enduring Indian start-ups
Utsav Somani's The Founder Manual offers practical, India-focused guidance on building, funding, scaling and exiting startups without the hype
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China's Wars: A useful guide to China's paradox of power and insecurity
Vijay Gokhale's China's Wars examines Beijing's use of military coercion and diplomacy, offering insights into China's strategic behaviour and its implications for India
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Buildit: The inside story of Blinkit's rise and India's quick-commerce boom
Albinder Singh Dhindsa's Buildit traces Blinkit's rise from a small startup to a quick-commerce giant, offering insights into entrepreneurship and India's digital economy
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A revealing chronicle of Trump's imperial presidency and its contradictions
Regime Change chronicles Donald Trump's turbulent second term, portraying a presidency shaped by power, spectacle, loyalists and mounting political challenges
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Stephen Alter's book captures the monsoon in all its infinite variety
Stephen Alter's The Fragrance of Rain blends nature writing, ecology and culture to capture the beauty, history and complexity of India's monsoon
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Indira Jaising's memoir locates justice in constitutional belonging
Running through the memoir is a sustained inquiry into the meaning of justice in a multilingual, multifaith, and deeply unequal society
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